Should I start De'Von Achane or Jalen Royals this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+4.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Jalen Royals over De'Von Achane for Week 7 Half-PPR: 4.3 projected points versus 0.0.

De'Von Achane: INJURY_RESERVE.
Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Jalen Royals

WR · KCStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

De'Von Achane

RB · MIAStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified4.3

ESPN5.9

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros—

Jalen Royals faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

De'Von Achane

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

De'Von Achane faces NYJ in Week 7. INJURY_RESERVE

Jalen Royals projects for 4.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.3 more than De'Von Achane. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.